# NTSB investigations, AL: In flight collision with object

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC08LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA050.md): Bell 206-L4 · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2007 · N95CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a wire.
- [NTSB ATL07CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA011.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Linden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N8504T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to takeoff downwind resulting in the airplane not clearing trees at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL06CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA088.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Gadsden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N99NR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout,while maneuvering at a low altitude resulting in an in-flight collision with a powerline.
- [NTSB ATL06LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA059.md): Brantly Helicopter B2B · Cullman, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N2183U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with wires and the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in rotorcraft operations.
- [NTSB ATL06CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA043.md): Cessna 172P · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2006 · N902NS · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a deer during a go around, which resulted in damage to the left main landing gear and subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL06FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA038.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Camden, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2006 · N38510 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain altitude and clearance during a visual descent which resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA026.md): Eurocopter France AS-350-B2 · Jasper, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2005 · N350ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out, and proper altitude clearance during a low level flight, resulting in an in-flight collision with a power line.
- [NTSB ATL05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA137.md): Cessna T210 · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2005 · N9501Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and failure to maintain clearance, which resulted in an in flight collision with a transmission wire.
- [NTSB ATL05LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA035.md): Bell UH-1H · Rockford, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2004 · N51AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ATL04LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA195.md): Cessna 172L · Gadsden, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N4336Q · Destroyed
  > The flight instructors failure to maintain clearance and his inadequate visual lookout while flying low over a river resulting in an in-flight collision with a wire.
- [NTSB ATL04CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA146.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Hillsboro, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2004 · N9089L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in collision with transmission wires.
- [NTSB ATL04CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA127.md): Cessna 150 · Decatur, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2004 · N10424 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, which resulted in collision with utility wires.
- [NTSB ATL04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA011.md): Hughes 269A · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N911HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while hovering out of ground effect, which resulted in a collision with a tree and subsequent uncontrolled collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL03LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA086.md): Cessna 150G · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2003 · N2938J · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA037.md): Long 2000 · Brewton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N8YF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls (cyclic and collective) and failure to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering that resulted in the separation of the tailboom assembly.
- [NTSB ATL02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA102.md): Bell 47G · Marion, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2002 · N72MU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout while conducting an aerial application maneuver. A factor was the transmission line.
- [NTSB MIA02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA086.md): Lett R/Campbell K Aircam · Troy, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N912S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-commands decision to fly at a low altitude and his improper visual lookout resulting in an in-flight collision static with wires.
- [NTSB MIA02FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA037.md): Cessna 208B · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N499BA · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his initiation of the ILS approach to runway 05 with weather conditions below minimums for the approach contrary to the federal aviation regulations, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of…
- [NTSB MIA02FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA026.md): Enstrom 280FX · Tallassee, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N280XF · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a safe altitude above terrain and maintain a visual lookout resulting in the helicopter colliding with power transmission lines and crashing into a river. A factor in the accident was the power transmission lines not being…
- [NTSB ATL01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA057.md): Cessna 150G · Pell City, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2001 · N2808S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway that resulted in an attempted takeoff with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL01FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA019.md): Cessna 206H · Vandiver, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2001 · N2468G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight decision to continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulted in the inflight collision with trees. Low ceilings and trees were factors
- [NTSB ATL00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA060.md): Cessna 172H · Foley, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2000 · N2849L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeding the performance capability of the airplane during takeoff. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB MIA00FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA166.md): Beech 95-A55 · Aliceville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2000 · N711MS · Destroyed
  > The in-flight collision with trees then terrain while descending for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA99LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA238.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jackson, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N6685J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in taking off with the airplane's maximum gross weight exceeded, and subsequent impact with trees. Factors in this accident were high temperatures and an in-flight encounter with a…
- [NTSB MIA99FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA027.md): Cessna C-182Q · Piedmont, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1998 · N735JZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight under visual flight rules into deteriorating visibility, and his failure to maintain altitude clearance with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA002.md): Cessna 188B · Tellasse, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N4832R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility line while conducting a swath run.
- [NTSB MIA98LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA216.md): Cessna 172F · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N7884U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA98LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA197.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13H/M47A · Citronelle, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N1001F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to control the helicopter's altitude while overflying an area of rising terrain and trees.
- [NTSB MIA97LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA212.md): Continental Copters MK5A · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N62108 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain main rotor rpm resulting in the helicopter descending and colliding with trees.
- [NTSB MIA97LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA199.md): Sloan RV-6 · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N626BA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the bales of hay duirng the takeoff roll, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a bale at liftoff and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA121.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1996 · N4405E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid an antenna during low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB MIA96LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA200.md): Bell 206B III · Barton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N5015T · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see-and/or-avoid the obstruction (unmarked power line), while en route between the area that was being treated and the refueling location. The power line and lack of visual cues at dusk were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL96FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA096.md): Cessna 152 · Talladega, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1996 · N95396 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an antenna that was mounted on a Forest Service watch tower. The pilot's excessively low altitude flight was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA125.md): Rans S6ES · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1996 · N5144X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty/crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA95LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA204.md): Cessna A188B · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N4940R · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid electrical power lines, while approaching a field for aerial application.
- [NTSB ATL95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA160.md): Bell UH-1H · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N794CF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB ATL95LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA111.md): Cessna 188D · Athens, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N8035V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate lookout, and his failure to maintain clearance from the utility line.
- [NTSB ATL95FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA065.md): Piper J-3L-65 · Tallassee, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N27120 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to see and avoid the utility line while performing unwarranted low altitude maneuvers.
- [NTSB ATL93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA112.md): Cessna 172 · St. Elmo, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1993 · N8322B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees located near the departure end of the runway. Factors were the pilot's failure to use the entire runway for the takeoff, and the trees located near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA106.md): Cessna A188B · Centre, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N91676 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during agricultural application maneuvering. Factors were the trees in the vicinity of the planned flight path.
- [NTSB ATL93FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA025.md): Cessna 172 · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1992 · N5952R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to evaluate the wind conditions and took off with a tailwind which resulted in the collision with a tree on the departure end of the runway. Factors were dark night and tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA165.md): Cessna AT188B · Prattville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N731PV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB ATL92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA148.md): Cessna 188 · Town Creek, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N4495Q · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot which resulted in reduced aircraft performance and the collision with trees during climbout. Factors were the soft and wet terrain.
- [NTSB ATL92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA132.md): Bell 206B · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N2636X · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance from wires.
- [NTSB ATL92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA131.md): Bell 47D1 · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N68632 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in a collision with a wire.
- [NTSB ATL92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA130.md): Grumman 164A · Abbeville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N5093 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the top utility wire.
- [NTSB ATL92FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA107.md): Maule M-5-210C · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N62047 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain proper clearance from the transmission wires.
- [NTSB ATL92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA104.md): Cessna 188 · Elba, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N5519S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects (trees), and his inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the trees located in the practice area.
- [NTSB ATL91LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA145.md): Cessna 188B · Monroeville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N9106G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the clearance between the airplane and the electrical transmission wire. A factor was the hazy visibility.
- [NTSB ATL91FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA040.md): Rockwell 114 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1991 · N4827W · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow instrument flight rules (IFR) and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) during the VOR approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=220&state=AL

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